TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola made history in the cargo sector on May 3rd, successfully transporting 96 tonnes of miscellaneous materials from the European Distribution Centre in Liege, Belgium to the new Doctor António Agostinho Neto Airport. This marks the largest shipment since the company resumed operations.
The operation was conducted by Network Aviation Group’s Boeing 747-400F freighter, which has a capacity of up to 105 tonnes of outsized cargo. Since March, TAAG has transported over 350,000kg of cargo on various routes, covering national, regional, and international destinations.
David Ambridge, TAAG’s Director of Cargo and Courier, highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating, “This represents another vital link from EU into Angola, especially for the Oil & Gas industries but also for other companies that have outsized cargo, but cannot fly on our regular Passenger flights from Lisbon. Since March we have moved over 350,000kgs on these flights. The flight on May 3rd carried our largest single load, since the resumption of this flight and gives us the confidence that Shippers are recognizing the value of this weekly flight into Luanda.”
TAAG’s commitment to advancing the Luanda hub, facilitating international connections, and supporting the industry is evident in this milestone. The Boeing 747-400F freighter’s capability to transport oversized cargo, such as parts up to 20 meters long, further enhances TAAG’s role in import/export channels and regional connectivity.
This achievement underscores TAAG’s dedication to streamlining services and contributing to Angola’s development goals. As a leader in the Angolan aviation market for over 80 years, TAAG continues to uphold its legacy of service excellence and continuous improvement.
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